Current Distractions

Fri 20 Jun 2014

As I will sadly be leaving the OAE this is my last arts blog, but stay tuned; my fantastic colleagues will be taking over and shall continue to bring you interesting things from the art world. I’ve really enjoyed doing this and so thanks to everyone who read it! (aka my mum). Only joking – my mum never reads it.

Current Distractions

Fri 1 Nov 2013

It’s half term, meaning the trains are slightly emptier, the roads are marginally clearer and everywhere else is packed with loud and irritating children. So the theme for this week’s Current Distractions is childhood.

Current Distractions

Thu 17 Oct 2013

In this week’s edition of Current Distractions, a very famous violin, a quiz on Modern Art, a study into success and some very old cars. While some of the things you see might be fake, the people are all real, although some of what they do has been set up purely for your entertainment.

Current Distractions

Thu 12 Sep 2013

In this week’s edition of Current Distractions I’m looking at the darker side of art, advertising and animals, starting with the dark brilliance of Jeremy Enecio who demonstrates what not to do when cuddling a baboon.

Current Distractions

Thu 25 Jul 2013

This week the thing that everyone’s talking about is, of course, Kate and William’s lovely new baby! Soon he’ll be able to wave and then he’ll be unleashed into the wild for his initiaton to the throne. Still, not as impressive as this –

Pixel Pensioner What’s the opposite of babys? That’s right- old people. And this really old person has done something almost as amazing as being born; not only is he a great artist, he achieves his images using the spectacularly frustrating Microsoft Paint. Bit unnecessary to say he does it with his eyes closed though…

The World’s most cheerful instrument? Ukeleles divide people – fun and cute/irritating and sickening, but these creative and fun designs by Paul Celentano have to be the most cheerful instruments in the world, don’t they? A cupcake ukelele…come on….where’s that smile!?

Terrying and Brilliant And what’s the oppostie of the world’s most cheerful instrument? That’s right – the most horrifying. And this wins hands down. Not only does it look alarming , it’s the perfect way to terrify friends and neighbours.

Current Distractions

Fri 5 Jul 2013

It’s nearly the weekend so we’ve put together a list of interesting things for you to stare at, including a breakdancing child genius, a pink Congo, and a serene woodland scene inside a toilet roll. You’re welcome.